Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Herontye and Ashurst Wood Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Sussex Police

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      Sussex Police
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Sussex Police
      196 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      301
      196
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      264
      428
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14%
      ↓54.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herontye and Ashurst Wood
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓16%
      68 ↓54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑173%
      53 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      18 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓64%
      10 ↓55%
      Burglary
      12 ↑0%
      9 ↓59%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓30%
      14 ↓67%
      Drugs
      3 ↓63%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      16 ↓53%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓95%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑600%
      2 ↓88%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herontye and Ashurst Wood safer than Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 301 crimes in the last 12 months. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 196 crimes. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald shows -54.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      In Herontye and Ashurst Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (120 incidents). In Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 53. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Herontye and Ashurst Wood vs Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Violent crime in Herontye and Ashurst Wood totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herontye and Ashurst Wood recorded 264 crimes (now 301, a change of +14%). Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald recorded 428 crimes previously (now 196, -54.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Herontye and Ashurst Wood has a resolution rate of 30% and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      Herontye and Ashurst Wood falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Herontye and Ashurst Wood or Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herontye and Ashurst Wood and Lindfield, Ardingly and High Weald. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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